Social stories preschool

A social story is a simple description of how to behave and what to expect in a particular situation. Grab your 13 free editable social stories here to...

Teaching children how to play nicely with others is a common social skill that needs to be frequently addressed. As educators we will say things like, “be kind” or “treat others the way you want to be treated”, however we need to explicitly teach these skills. We cannot expect for children to know these social […]

Does your child struggle with transitioning between activities? Try one of these free transition social stories! #socialstories #socialstory #socialskills #transitions

I am a big believer that one of the main goals of Preschool is to teach social skills (hence the "... & Hearts" on this blog title). Before ABC's and counting and writing, preschoolers need to learn about themselves- their feelings, their bodies, etc and how to get along with others. Getting 20 preschool kiddos to live in harmony with each other in 1 small classroom can sometimes be tricky, okay, who am I kidding, is tricky! I am constantly coaching and reminding them of the social norms…

It is NOT a secret that I am truly passionate about social stories. This passion comes from years of seeing the benefits a well written and relatable social story can have on a child. I have found success in them with not only my students, but my OWN children. Social stories are my go-to when […]

Looking for some tools to have ready in your classroom day one of the school year to help your kiddos learn expected behaviors for a variety of school environments? I love using these stories that cover some of the most important social skills needed in school. What are social narratives (or stories)? They describe social situations by providing explanations of the feelings and thoughts of others in the social situation. Social narratives can help students with autism eliminate problem…

20+ reasons to use printable Social Stories with kids with autism. Teach social skills and communication skills in a fun & easy way!

100 Must-Have Social Stories For the Classroom: A staple in every lower elementary library should be a bin of ready-to-grab must-have social stories.

To effectively tackle aggressive behaviors in children, it is crucial to develop a understanding of the underlying causes and triggers. Aggression in children can stem from a variety of factors such as frustration, difficulty in expressing emotions, unmet needs, or even imitating behaviors they have witnessed. By gaining insight into these root causes, teachers can […]

Free social story for teaching WH- questions